Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Nursing Home · Palatka, FL
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Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Nursing Home · Palatka, FL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a nursing home in Palatka, FL, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and specialized care. Promoting a nurturing and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. With 24-hour nursing care, nutritious meals, and comprehensive therapies, residents receive the utmost attention to help them recover. Through an interdisciplinary approach to care, the community goes above and beyond to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences.

Sporting events, music therapy, and live entertainment ensure residents can stay active and gain meaningful experiences. A state-of-the-art gym, outdoor courtyards, and cozy lounges also help residents focus on their recovery and wellness. Situated near HCA Florida Putnam Hospital in Palatka, the community guarantees quick access to necessities. This nursing home strives to help older adults live to their potential, making it a great choice for senior living in Florida.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 5.5% Below FL avg. ▼ 5.5% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 28.9% Below FL avg. ▼ 28.9% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 11.3% Below FL avg. ▼ 11.3% Below FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 23.2% Above FL avg. ▲ 23.2% Above FL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Florida state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 47m per day
Rank #143 / 252Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 252 homes in Florida. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Florida average, with a ranking across 252 Florida SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Florida avg (4h 2m per day)
vs Florida avg
-6%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 22m per day

Types of Care at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Nursing Home

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Florida average: 84.3%
Occupancy rate 91.6% Rank #89 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 84 days
Occupancy rate
91.6% Rank #89 / 255Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 255 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Florida average, with its Statewide rank out of 255. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
84 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 7 / 100 Rank #1317 / 1486Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1317th out of 1486 homes in Florida. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Florida SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

About the Community

The facility offers private and semi-private rooms, beautiful lounges, and elegant dining areas.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyResidents have the right to receive visitors at their choosing, with privacy respected.
Overnight GuestsVisitors may not spend the night unless special permission is granted.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Personal Care
ActivitiesPalatka Center provides a packed schedule of organized activities, including live entertainment, exercise, arts and crafts, and holiday celebrations.
Religious ServicesYes

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 172
Employees 152
Contractors 20
Staff to resident ratio 1.15:1
22% worse than Florida average
Florida average ratio: 1.47:1 Florida average ratio: 1.47:1See full Florida ranking
Avg staff/day 78
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Florida average
Florida average: 7.9 hours Florida average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Florida ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 58,943

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 37
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 84
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8.2%

4,813 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8408431,21292100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse3703711,85392100%9.1
Registered Nurse170175,32192100%9.2
Dietitian3031,52892100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,5116975%8.9
Speech Language Pathologist0441,2587885%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide0551,1357278%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0229437885%8.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0448707986%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker2027476571%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Administrator1014886267%7.9
Dental Services Staff1014846368%7.7
RN Director of Nursing1014756166%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide0113134246%7.4
Qualified Social Worker0222404246%5.7
Medical Director01130910%3.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112433%8
84 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
37 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 85%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 78%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 85%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 86%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 66%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 46%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 46%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 10%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.3
15% better than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 7.6
39% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.3%
40% better than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 9.5%
27% better than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 7.0%
48% better than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
38% better than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.0%
26% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.2%
75% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.1%
69% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.7%
20% better than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
78% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.3%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
59% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.1%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

10% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

44% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 150
Medicare
27
18% of residents
Medicaid
92
61.3% of residents
Private pay or other
31
20.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$21.7M
Profit
$429.4K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$21.7M Rank #93 / 256Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Florida SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$429.4K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #57 / 256Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 57th out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Florida average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$11.1M
50.9% of revenue Rank #63 / 256Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 63rd out of 256 homes in Florida. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Florida average. Well-run Florida SNFs typically land around 49–56% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$10.2M
Total costs $21.3M

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Palatka's city center to Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
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Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is located in Palatka, Florida.
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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled
General Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

High demand; waitlists common.

Benefits
In-home care (6-8 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Case management

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
FL

Limited funding; regional variation.

Benefits
Homemaker services (3-5 hours/week) Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (up to 10 days/year)

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+
General Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds
Asset Limits ~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.
FL

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Benefits
Basic subsidy (~$160/month) for housing/medical costs; special subsidies for supplies/services (e.g., incontinence supplies, ~$50-$200/month)

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Meals Transportation Therapy

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
FL

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Benefits
Cash payment (~$78.40/month) for room/board or personal needs in facilities

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Palatka65 83.6% -1%4.29 -36%+6%$0153.8-59 58 Palatka Nursing And Rehab Holdings LLC$8.2M$3.1M37.4%105805
Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Palatka180 91.6% +9%3.79 -18%-6%$0325.3-145 7 Palatka Snf Operations Holdings LLC$21.7M$11.1M50.9%105652

Frequently Asked Questions about Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing

Is Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing in a walkable area?

Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing has a walk score of 7. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the best email address for Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?

The team at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing can be reached at [email protected].

What is the address of Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?

Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is located at 110 Kay Larkin Dr, Palatka, FL 32177.

What is the phone number of Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?

(386) 325-0173 will put you in contact with the team at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing.

Is Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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